A misty day, with light south-west winds developing after a calm start and temperatures peaking at eight degrees C. Sixty-five Teal flew south during the morning’s seawatch, along with a Tufted Duck and 21 Common Scoters, with a Long-tailed Duck moving north. Better still, a juvenile Iceland Gull offshore eventually flew south. Two Whooper Swans flew south over South Landing, with four Long-tailed Ducks and seven Goldeneye offshore. A Golden Plover, six Woodcock and six Snipe were located on the outer head. Notable passerine records included two Chiffchaff, 190 Blackbirds, 28 Fieldfare, 18 Redwing, two Grey Wagtails, 65 Yellowhammers, 20 Reed Buntings and ten Lapland Buntings.
Ringing effort was rewarded with 60 birds being rung, including a Woodcock, 39 Blackbirds and a Chiffchaff.
